Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's Visit to the Southwest Border
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited the Del Rio, Texas Port of Entry and rode along the Texas-Mexico border with Border Patrol agents. She criticized her predecessor for not letting the agents do their jobs and emphasized the end of open borders under President Trump. Migrant apprehensions have significantly decreased since Trump's inauguration.
Key Points
- Kristi Noem's visit to the Texas-Mexico border
- Comparison of border situations under different administrations
- Decrease in migrant apprehensions since President Trump's inauguration
Pros
- Increased focus on border security
- Engagement with Border Patrol agents
- Efforts to address migrant apprehensions
Cons
- Political criticisms
- Potentially one-sided perspective